Top tips
1. Where possible collect rainwater in water
butts and buckets, and then re-use it in the garden.
2.
Consider planting more drought tolerant plants in your
garden.
3. Where you do need to water plants do this
at dusk so that less water evaporates.
3. A running tap uses a lot of water so don't
waste it unnecessarily. Switch it off when brushing your teeth for
example.
4. Try to reduce the amount of water in your bath or
shower for less time. Power showers use a lot more water than other
showers.
5. Wait until you have a full load before
washing your clothes or turning on the dishwasher, or use the
half-load button on your machine.
6. If you need to purchase a new water using
appliance, check to see how water efficient it is.
7. Fix dripping taps.
8. Use a bucket and sponge to clean your car instead
of a hosepipe.
9. Think about having a water meter fitted - by measuring how
much water you use it is easier to reduce your consumption and you
could save money.
10. Report any leaks that you see from mains water pipes by
calling Anglian Water on 0800 771881.
Water butts
Your roof collects about 85,000 litres of rain each year which
then just runs straight into the sewers. This could fill 450 water
butts with free water: you could water your garden, your
houseplants, or wash your car for free!
Water butt prices can vary so it is worth shopping around, they
can be bought from many garden centres and household stores.
Many websites also specialise in water efficiency products.
RECAP in partnership with
ourselves has a designated website that not only
sells but also gives advice on household water butts and
compost bins.
Anglian Water are currently
running a competition to win water butts as well as
selling them on special offer. Visit their competition website to
find out more.
Water hippos
About a quarter of all the clean, drinkable water we use in our
homes is flushed down a toilet. If you're in the market for a new
loo, consider buying a water efficient toilet or one with a
dual flush. If your loo is still as good as new, put a hippo or
other simalar device into the cistern to save some water.
Toilet freddies can help you save a litre per
flush.
(Available from Anglian water direct)
Anglian Water special offer
Organise for a qualified plumber to visit your home for
free to install water efficiency products, helping you reduce your
water and energy consumption. The plumber can also advise you
on other ways to save water around the home.
By saving water, you can help protect the environment and save
money too. Anglian Water have selected four
products that can help you achieve this. There are no
“strings attached” – all items are provided free of charge and
fitted by a qualified plumber.
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